As a parent, nothing is more
reassuring than seeing our child sleep peacefully. Our children’s brains are
working real hard – even when they sleep – on developing their skills and
improving their memories—putting experiences in order, learning what’s
important and unlearning what’s not. That is why a relaxing bedtime routine is
an important way to help your child get a good night’s sleep.

Prepare a
warm bath for your child to help him relax and get ready for sleep.

Keep the
lights dim in your kid’s bedroom or sleeping area. This will their bodies
produce the sleep hormone, melatonin.

Read them
bedtime stories or encourage them to read quietly or listen to some relaxing
music one they’re on the bed.

Keeping
your kid’s bedroom screen-free

Electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, or TVs can
affect how easily your children can get to sleep. Older children (ages 8-10)
may also stay up late or even wake in the middle of the night to access their
social media. It has become a widespread societal issue among families, but
always take note that parents must be in control.

Try to keep your child’s bedroom a screen-free zone, and have
their phones charged in another room. If your kid is open to communication, an
encouragement to stop using screens an hour before bedtime will most likely be
effective.

Using
sleep technologies

For younger kids, some parents use a specially-designed
colorful nightlight with a sleep/wake clock function to help their kids know
when it’s bedtime and when it’s wake-up time. If you want to track their sleep,
wearable devices like FitBit can sometimes work as an effective screening tool
for sleep issues. However, they’re not diagnostic—they just simply track your
child’s sleeping habits.

Your
child’s bedroom

An ideally dark, quiet, and tidy bedroom is a must for
children who are already having sleep problems. But generally, a
well-ventilated room with a temperature kept at about 16 to 20 degrees Celsius
is recommended for a comfortable sleep.

If the room is facing direct sunlight, fit some thick
curtains to block them out. If there’s noise outside, consider investing in
soundproofing or, for a more affordable option, give your child a good pair of
earplugs.

Invest
in a good mattress

Getting a comfortable and supportive mattress is vital to
improve your child’s sleep quality. It’s good to know first what type of
sleeper they are (side, stomach, or back) so you can get the right mattress for
them. Bedding Stock offers all kinds
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